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  • How do you float a 65,000-tonne ship?

    HMS Queen Elizabeth undergoes inclining test to find out her exact weight and centre of gravity.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Threat-level from international terrorism increased

    Home Secretary announces change from SUBSTANTIAL to SEVERE.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • NATO: one week to go

    Defence will play an important role at the NATO Summit next week.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Guildford to host Armed Forces Day 2015

    Next year's Armed Forces Day celebrations will take place in the historic town of Guildford.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • HMS Illustrious takes final bow

    After a 32-year career, the last of the Royal Navy's Invincible Class aircraft carriers decommissions in Portsmouth.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Leading Welsh chef to serve up Welsh banquet for world leaders

    Star Welsh chef Stephen Terry has been chosen to prepare dinner for world leaders at next month's NATO Summit

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Royal Navy drugs bust in Caribbean

    A Royal Navy warship has seized £21 million worth of cocaine after a 12-hour pursuit across the Caribbean.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Celebrating Welsh culture & success with The Prince of Wales

    HRH The Prince of Wales will bring together world leaders and local people at an event to showcase the best of Wales at the NATO Summit.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • WWI Centenary Service

    BHC Victoria helped lead a service of commemoration at Seychelles' Anglican Cathedral to mark the centenary of the start of the First World War.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Newport Celebrations: Bands, Burgers & Battle of Britain Flypast

    More family activities and events have been added to this Saturday's NATO-themed host city celebration to be held in Newport.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • "The Council needs to switch from a culture of reaction to a mindset of conflict prevention"

    Statement by Ambassador Lyall Grant of the UK Mission to the UN, during the Security Council Open Debate on Conflict Prevention

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Ministerial visit to reserve unit

    Minister for Reserves finds out about the Army's recruitment efforts during his visit to Wiltshire.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • 58 new apprentices to work on naval ships

    Launch of new apprenticeship campaign celebrates benefits of being an apprentice at British companies like BAE Systems.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • MOD response about the UK's nuclear deterrent

    A letter to the Women in Black organisation outlining the government's position on the UK's nuclear deterrent.

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  • Welshman makes NATO’s top table

    Welsh cabinet maker, Paul Rathkey, awarded prestigious contract to make the meeting table for world leaders at the 2014 NATO Summit.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Cyber defence funding worth £2 million available to suppliers

    The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory’s Centre for Defence Enterprise is looking for ideas to automate cyber defence responses.

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  • Fletcher meets Army Commander voices support to LAF

    UK reaffirms its commitment to Lebanon’s sovereignty and stability and of our continued support to the LAF.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • 130 British heroes go for gold at Invictus Games

    Biggest British military sports team ever assembled from wounded, injured or sick men and women is announced.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Royal Mint to mark NATO Summit

    The Royal Mint has created a special commemorative piece to mark this September’s NATO Wales 2014 Summit.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • COBR meeting on Iraq: 12 August 2014

    Statement following today's (Tuesday 12 August) COBR meeting and the Prime Minister’s phone call with Australian Prime Minister, Tony Abbott.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government